US Bridges

Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200P00160003

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,699
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCheek Sparger RD
CrossesWoodbriar Channel
Location0.4 MI E of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86775, -97.16431
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,699 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel carry?

About 9,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cheek Sparger RD over Woodbriar Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.